Motor Vehicle Claim Form

Motor Vehicle
Claim form
Please complete in FULL all sections of this Claim Form and return it to Zurich as soon as possible after the accident. Unless specifically arranged
beforehand. No repairs or alterations to the damaged vehicle should be made until approved by Zurich.
Important information
• Do not admit liability – Ask for any claim to be put in writing and refer all correspondence to ZURICH AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE LIMITED.
• Make sure you give us all the details about your claim. Attach a separate sheet if you have insufficient space on this form.
• Send all quotations you have received to repair your vehicle and/or any quotations or correspondence you may have received from any other
party in relation to this accident.
General Insurance Code or Practice
Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd is a signatory to the General Insurance Code of Practice. For more information about the General Insurance
Code of Practice please go to www.zurich.com.au and select About Zurich.
Brokers please note: You can monitor the progress of a claim via Zurich Claims Online 24 Hours a Day, 7 days a week.
Privacy
Zurich is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Before providing us with any Personal or Sensitive Information (‘Information’), you should
know that:
We collect, use, process and store Personal Information and, in some cases, Sensitive Information about you such as health information, in
order to comply with our legal obligations, assess your application and, if your application is successful, to administer the products or services
provided to you, to enhance customer service and product options and manage a claim (‘purposes’).
If you do not agree to provide us with the Information, we may not be able to process your application, administer your policy or assess
your claims.
By providing us or your intermediary with your Information, you consent to our use of this Information and where relevant for the purposes, you
consent to our disclosure of your Personal Information, including your Sensitive Information, to your intermediary, affiliates of the Zurich Insurance
Group Ltd, other insurers and reinsurers, our service providers, our business partners, medical and health practitioners, government offices and
agencies, regulators, law enforcement bodies, your employer, Workcover authorities and as required by law within Australia or overseas.
Zurich may obtain Information from government offices, the parties listed above and third parties to administer policies and assess a claim in
the event of loss or damage.
In most cases, on request, we will give you access to personal information held about you. In some circumstances, we may charge a fee for
giving this access, which will vary but will be based on the costs to locate the information and the form of access required.
For further information about Zurich’s Privacy Policy, a list of service providers and business partners that we may disclose your Information
to, a list of countries in which recipients of your Information are likely to be located, details of how you can access or correct the Information
we hold about you or make a complaint, please refer to the Privacy link on our homepage – www.zurich.com.au, contact us by telephone
on 132 687 or email us at Privacy.Officer@zurich.com.au
Policy number:
Client ABN
Client reference number:
Division & Cost Centre:
Have you claimed an input tax credit on the GST applicable to this Policy? Yes
1
No
If 'Yes', state percentage claimed
%
Insured
Name of insured
ZU07393 - V4 03/14 - AMAE-007833-2013
Address
Phone number
Are you the sole owner of the insured vehicle? Yes
No
Advise the date vehicle was purchased by you/your company?
State
Postcode
Occupation
/
/
If 'No', name of other interested parties
Is the vehicle leased? Yes
No
Type of lease: Novated
Other
Zurich Australian Insurance Limited ABN 13 000 296 640, AFS Licence No. 232507. 5 Blue Street North Sydney NSW 2060.
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Insured vehicle
Make and Model
Rego number
Year
Engine number
CLASS OF VEHICLE
Sedan or Station Wagon
Colour
Chassis or VIN number
Four Wheel Drive
Heavy Plant
Van or Utility up to 2T
Bus or Coach
Articulated Prime Mover
Rigid Vehicle over 5T and up to 10T
Semi Trailer
Light Plant
Rigid Vehicle over 10T
Other
Rigid Vehicle over 2T and up to 5T
Trailer details (if applicable):
Make
Type
Year
Rego. Number
State any non-standard accessories/modifications to vehicle?
What was the intended operating radius of the journey?
State time and place journey commenced and intended destination
State type and weight of goods being carried?
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Driver
For Parked or Unattended vehicles, Driver or Vehicle Custodian at the time of loss.
SurnameGiven name(s)
Address
Phone number
Date of birth
/
/
Age
State
Postcode
Sex: Male
Female
Current Driver’s Licence number and endorsements
Expiry date
/
/
Years Licenced to drive this type of vehicle
Name of registered owner of the vehicle
Are you an employee?
Yes
No
If 'No', state relationship
Have you had any traffic convictions and/or traffic offences or been involved in any motor vehicle accidents in the past five (5) years? Yes
No
If 'Yes', please give details
How many hours have you spent driving in the 48 hours immediately preceeding the accident?
Yes
No
Did you undergo a breath test or blood test for alcohol or drugs? If 'Yes', what was the result
Yes
No
Did you refuse to undergo any of the above tests?
Yes
No
Damage to insured vehicle
Was your vehicle damaged?
Yes
No
If tyres damaged, approximate mileage of tyres
Was your vehicle towed away?
Yes
No
If 'Yes', name of company
Have you obtained 2 repair quotes?
Yes
No
Lowest quote $
Yes
No
If 'No', where is the vehicle located? (Full address)
(Attach all quotes)
Who is your preferred repairer?
Is the vehicle there?
Full address
State
Postcode
Phone number
Show the damaged areas to your vehicle on the following diagram
FRONT
REAR
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Did you consume any alcohol or take any drugs during the 12 hours prior to the accident?
If 'Yes', state what, how much and when
NO REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS TO
THE DAMAGED VEHICLE SHOULD BE
MADE UNTIL APPROVED BY ZURICH
AUSTRALIAN INSURANCE LIMITED.
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Accident details
Date
/
Day of the Week:
/
Time
Monday
Tuesday
AM
Wednesday
PM
Thursday
LOCATION: Street
Vehicle Use: Business
Private
Friday
Sunday
Saturday
Suburb
Postcode
How did the incident or theft happen?
Please draw a plan of the accident. Show the nearest cross street; street names; centre of the roadway; direction and location of vehicles.
It is important to detail all road signs and marking and width of road.
Indicate your own vehicle as
Who do you consider was at fault?
A
Indicate any other vehicles as
Myself
Other Driver
B
Other
Why?
Estimated speed of your vehicle 30 metres prior to accident?
KPH
Estimated speed of your vehicle at impact?
KPH
Estimated speed of the other vehicle just before the accident?
KPH
What lights if any were being used by you?
What lights if any were being used by the other party?
What signals were given by you?
What signals were given by the other party?
How far from the point of collision were you when you first saw the other party?
How far from the point of collision was the other party when first seen by you?
State of road/road surface: Smooth
Rough
How was visibility?
Moderate
Good
Yes
Were there any witnesses to the accident?
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Wet
Dry
Uphill
Downhill
Flat
Poor
No
If 'Yes', please provide names and addresses
Police questions
Did police attend the accident?
Yes
No
Police report number
If 'Yes', Police Station
Name or number of Police officer
If 'No', state time and date reported to Police
Did the police indicate who was responsible Yes
No
If 'Yes', name of driver
Did police charge wither driver or suggest action may be taken later? Yes
No
Charge
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Damage to other vehicles or property
Vehicle / Property No. 1
Vehicle / Property No. 2
Name of other driver
Address
Age
Phone number
Licence number
Vehicle Make & Model
Registration number
Name of registered owner
Address
Phone number
The other insurance company
Policy number
Description of damage
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Personal injuries
Was anyone injured in the accident? Yes
Name
9
No
Type of injury
Injury party
(Passenger/Driver)
Vehicle
(registration number)
Declaration
By submitting this form, I declare that:
(a) The information and answers given above are true in every detail and no information has been withheld or misrepresented.
(b) Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (the “Company”) has authority to move the vehicle to ensure safekeeping.
(c) Whilst the claim is under consideration I/We consent to the vehicle being moved to Zurich’s preferred salvage provider for safe keeping.
(d) If indemnity is not provided, these costs will be borne by the insured.
(e) If I am a broker and I am completing this form, I confirm that I have been appointed as an agent of the driver, insured, or owner to
complete and submit this form on behalf of that driver, insured or owner.
(e) If I am a broker and I am completing this form, I confirm that I have been appointed as an agent of the driver, insured, or owner to
Name of Person completing form (please print)
Date
complete and submit this form on behalf of that driver, insured or owner.
/
/
Zurich Australian Insurance Limited does not admit liability by the issue of this Claim Form. This form is issued simply to enable the insured
to lodge a written statement of claim.
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